and in-state tuition

The only way for me to qualify for in-state tuition rates when I decided to attend college in Connecticut was to attain (and prove) legal residence in this state.

Rep. Felipe Reinoso, while I have the greatest respect and appreciation for the sisters and brothers of illegal immigrants who have served and sacrificed for this country, I fail to understand how that somehow qualifies an illegal immigrant for in-state tuition.

My father served, my brother served, and I'm a Vietnam veteran. Perhaps these illegal immigrants who so much want to enroll in our state's colleges should consider serving this country first.

Emanuela Lima, the local government has not "invested" in their education. Taxpayers have provided the funds for a free public education (and no doubt a few ancillary services).

It is not the government's money. This largesse and generosity should end at high school. As for what California does -- the often uttered parental query, "If your friends jumped off a bridge ."�."�." comes to mind.

And what is a free ride if it isn't someone else paying for your ticket?

These illegal young adults have decisions and choices to make. Subsidizing their continuing education at taxpayer expense is a choice I hope Connecticut citizens emphatically reject.

Mark Hill